Delray Beach ITC "Making A Racquet" Blues and Classic Rock Night January 24, 2009

Delray Beach ITC's "Making A Racquet" Local Music Search presented by Beck's Returns Bigger and Louder for 2009 Delray Beach International Tennis Championships

The world's top ranked ATP World Tour tennis players will battle it out on court February 21 through March 1 at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) but another battle of riotous proportions begins January 23 at Delray Beach hot spots - the return of the Delray Beach ITC's "Making a Racquet" local music search presented by Beck's.

"Making a Racquet" returns for a second year following the success and popularity gained from the 2008 series of events. The most talented and popular local bands will be performing original works as they vie for a chance to headline the Becks' Main Stage at the Delray Beach ITC tournament February 28 through March 1, and hear their music used in the global telecast seen in more than 200 countries around the world.

This year's schedule for the prelim events is:

Friday, January 23 - Alternative and Indie Rock Night - 8 pm at City Limits, 19 NE 3rd Ave. in Delray Beach presented by the BUZZ 103.1 FM.

Saturday, January 24 - Blues and Classic Rock Night - 8 pm at Elwood's, 301 East Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach presented by Gater 98.7 FM.

Friday, January 30 - Jam and Folk Fusion Night - 9 pm Bru's Room Sports Grill, 35 N.E. 2nd Ave in Delray Beach presented by Gater 98.7 FM.

Saturday, January 31 - Reggae and Surf Night - 9 pm at DaDa, 52 North Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach presented by BUZZ 103.1 FM.

The final schedule of the favorite bands headlining at the tournament will be posted on the Delray Beach ITC's official web site, www.yellowtennisball.com, as well as their facebook, myspace and bebo pages (Delray Beach ITC).

The success of the 2008 music search culminated in a spectacular CD entitled "Making a Racquet" presented by Beck's - Official 2008 Delray Beach ITC Soundtrack. The CD is on sale at various venues throughout Delray Beach and will be available at all of the 2009 "Making A Racquet" events for only $7; with proceeds benefiting Delray Beach's Milagro Center . The CD features the 2008 headliners The Resolvers, Jacob Jeffries Band and Coexist Scientist.

This year's Delray Beach ITC will attract over 50,000 attendees, will be seen on TV in more than 200 countries and is one of only 12 ATP World Tour events in the US . For a complete lineup of players that already includes the Bryan Brothers, Marcos Baghdatis, Tommy Haas and Mardy Fish, or to purchase tickets, visit www.YellowTennisBall.com or call 561-330-6000.

About the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships:
The Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) is a $500,000 ATP World Tour event played February 21-March 1, 2009 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center in Delray Beach, Florida . Coming up on its 17th year, and 11th in Delray Beach, the privately owned tournament attracts the best tennis players in the world and thousands of visitors to South Florida . Celebrated in 2003 with the ATP Award of Excellence, the tournament is one of 12 ATP World Tour events scheduled in the United States for 2009. For more information, please visit www.YellowTennisBall.com.

About ATP
ATP is the governing body of the men's professional tennis circuits - the ATP World Tour, the ATP Challenger Tour and the ATP Champions Tour. With 63 tournaments in 31 countries, the ATP World Tour showcases the finest male athletes competing in the world's most exciting venues. From Australia to Europe and the Americas to Asia, the stars of the ATP World Tour battle for South African Airways ATP Ranking Points at Grand Slams (non ATP members), ATP World Tour Masters 1000, ATP World Tour 500 and ATP World Tour 250 events. At the end of the season the world's top 8 ranked men's singles players and top 8 doubles teams, based on their performance throughout the year, will qualify to compete in the season's climax - the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. To be held at London's O2 arena, the event will officially crown the 2009 ATP World Tour Champion and determine the final South African Airways 2009 ATP Rankings. For more information, please visit www.ATPWorldTour.com.

Official Website: http://www.yellowtennisball.com